Sector Overview

Singapore’s strategic location in the Asia Pacific offers investors unparalleled access to the global market. Our solid business infrastructure, global connectivity, and trade linkages also mean that investors can benefit from easy access to the 4-billion strong Asian market.

We have earned a reputation for being a stable and secure destination for investments and business expansion – Singapore’s economy has maintained a triple-A rating for many years. Our strong growth potential and the availability of a large pool of finance professionals in Singapore continue to attract many global financial institutions to operate here.

As a regional and global hub, we must continue to attract top talent. The industry will continue to invest in Singaporeans who are committed to a career in the financial sector, so that it can groom a local talent pipeline of exceptional finance professionals and leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

Singaporeans with minimum 3 years of work experience in the financial industry

Committed to deepening skills; has contributed to the learning and training of others

Not a previous recipient of any SkillsFuture Study Award

Not a civil or public servant

Selected course of study should be relevant to the financial industry

Priority will be given to courses with higher net course fees (i.e. course fees after deducting awards, scholarships, grants and government funding)

Applicants are required to declare all awards, scholarships, grants and government funding, resulting in the reduction of the amount of course fees that is payable

Applicants can take up to 2 courses to maximise learning opportunities under the SkillsFuture Study Award

Applicants must submit the Course Details Form with your application number as the email subject title to Study_Awards@mas.gov.sg after you have submitted the SkillsFuture Study Award application form online. We regret that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Supported Courses

Supported courses should deepen skills in areas including IT and cyber security, insurance, asset and wealth management, risk management, data analytics, and compliance.

Enquiries

Note: Please type your responses directly into the PDF application form. The form is editable, and you will also be able to save and continue your work at your convenience. Hand-written or scanned applications will not be accepted.